Obituaries

JoAnn Tomalak

JoAnn Tomalak

Feb 17, 2025

JoAnn Tomalak, of Waukesha, died Monday, February 17, 2025 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 78. She was born on February 13, 1947 in Milwaukee, the daughter of John and Eleanor (Semrad) Hajduch. She was a member of Lakewood Baptist Church in Pewaukee, where she was an active prayer warrior and a good support for anyone who needed it.

Survived...

Laurie Jean Longtine

Laurie Jean Longtine

Jan 31, 2025

Laurie Jean Longtine, age 70, of Waukesha WI died peacefully in her sleep on January 31, 2025. Laurie was born in Superior, WI on December 13, 1954, the first daughter of Robert and Carol (nee Berger) Longtine. Laurie spent her formative years in Hayward, WI where she graduated from Hayward High School in 1973.

After graduation Laurie attended the University of...

Kevin F. Burlingame

Kevin F. Burlingame

May 1, 2025

Kevin F. Burlingame, age 63, of Waukesha, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Waukesha Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. He was born on December 11, 1961, in Milwaukee, WI the son of Alfred “Sonny” and Karroll (nee Froehlich) Burlingame. On August 27, 1994 he married Cheryl Madecky. Kevin was a memorable guy with a big...

John E. Kuenzi DVM

John E. Kuenzi DVM

Dec 27, 2024

John E. Kuenzi, DVM, age 91, of Waukesha, died December 27, 2024, at Avalon Square. He was born on January 28, 1933, in Sabetha, Kansas, to Jacob Roy and Rosa Marie (nee: Stauffer) Kuenzi. On January 18, 1958 he married his devoted wife, the former Valeta Brown in SanAntonio, Texas, she preceded him in death on January 3, 2019. He...

Allen A. Armour

Allen A. Armour

May 13, 2025

Allen A. Armour, of Mukwonago, formerly of Waukesha, died on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the age of 90. He was born on August 29, 1934, in Rochester MN, the son of Myron L. and Orma M. (nee Heineck) Armour. He attended public school in Dodge Center, MN, graduating in 1952. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U. S. Air...

Eric David Wolken

Eric David Wolken

May 7, 2025

Eric David Wolken died on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He was born on April 6,1977 to David and Sandra (nee: Gallagher) Wolken. Eric had a passion for collecting beautiful and unusual items. He loved his dogs, Timmy and Franke they brought him endless joy.

He is loved and will be sadly missed by his parents, David and Sandra Wolken, his brother...

David W. Cook

David W. Cook

May 6, 2025

David Cook passed away on May 6, 2025, at Waukesha Memorial Hospital, after a difficult battle with cancer. He was 62 years old, born on December 20, 1962 in Waukesha, WI to Terry and Carole Cook. David attended Waukesha School District until 1975 and then attended Kettle Moraine School District until his graduation in 1981.

David was kind and intelligent with...

Alfeo "Al" A. Testolin Jr.

Alfeo "Al" A. Testolin Jr.

May 5, 2025

Alfeo “Al” A. Testolin, Jr. passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at the age of 96. He was born on May 17, 1928 in Waukesha to Alfeo A. Sr. and Inez (nee: Sartori) Testolin. On October 17, 1963 he married the love of his life, Sally F. Dunbar, at St. Bernards in Wauwatosa. Al was a 1946 graduate of Waukesha...

Patricia Ann Austin

Patricia Ann Austin

May 3, 2025

Patricia Ann “Pat” Austin, 85, died on Saturday, May 3, 2025 following a brief illness. She was born in Pewaukee on August 24, 1939 to Louis and Esther (nee: Fracaro) Roso. Pat was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing sheepshead and cribbage. She was hardworking and dedicated. She loved her waitressing career and eventually fulfilled her dream by owning and...

Ruth Ann Duhamel

Ruth Ann Duhamel

May 3, 2025

Ruth Ann Duhamel (nee Tulogeski), died Saturday, May 3rd at the age of 97. She was the daughter of John and Mildred (nee Aitken) Tulogeski. She was born May 22, 1927. She grew up in Waukesha and lived there for most of her life. She graduated from Waukesha High School in 1945. She was an original member of St. John...

Charlene M. Jahnke

Charlene M. Jahnke

May 2, 2025

Charlene Jahnke of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc. She was born on January 5, 1939, the beloved daughter of Matt and Grace (nee: Montgomery) Zick. On July 23, 1960, she married the love of her life Myron “Mike” Jahnke. They were able to spend 56 wonderful years of marriage together before...

Stephen Francis Nekola

Stephen Francis Nekola

Apr 27, 2025

Stephen “Steve” Francis Nekola passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 27 2025 at the age of 80 years. He was born on September 22,1944 in La Crosse, WI to John and Margaret (nee: Arenz) Nekola. Steve earned a bachlor’s degree in business from St Mary’s University in Winona, MN and his masters degree from UW-Whitewater from the School of Business...

Marlene Ida Blair

Marlene Ida Blair

Apr 27, 2025

Marlene Ida Blair (nee Garni) passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born in Milwaukee to parents Bruce “Bruno” and Theresa (nee Miller) Garni on July 9, 1945. She was one of two siblings. After graduating from Messmer High School, Marlene married the...

Pamela A. Manak

Pamela A. Manak

Apr 25, 2025

Pamela A. Manak of Waukesha passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at her home.  Pam was born on September 17, 1957, the beloved daughter of the late Carl and June (nee Schock) Manak. She was a graduate of UW-Whitewater with an accounting degree and of UW-Madison with a landscape architecture degree and worked as a landscape architect for Country...

Carolyn K. Roberts

Carolyn K. Roberts

Apr 25, 2025

Carolyn K. Roberts of Waukesha passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Kathy Hospice in West Bend at the age of 72. She was born on July 21, 1952 the daughter of Ivan and Loveta (Weber) Hamilton.

She will be sadly missed by her son Joseph Wilkiewicz (Mea Carlozzi) of Waukesha, grandson, Jaryn Wilkiewicz; her brother and sisters, Marilyn (Ig)...

Robert J. Ballard

Robert J. Ballard

Apr 25, 2025

Robert James Ballard (Bob) passed away Friday, April 25 at the age of 78. He was born in Waukesha on August 5, 1946, to parents Robert and Mary (née Blando). He grew up on the family farm with his parents and 5 siblings.

After graduating high school, Bob served in the United States Air Force. Following his service, he returned to...

Susan L. Rietjens

Susan L. Rietjens

Apr 21, 2025

Susan L. Rietjens of Waukesha passed away surrounded by the love and comfort of her family on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the age of 76. She was born on January 13, 1949, in Waukesha, the daughter of Glen and Phyllis (Merryfield) Moldenhauer.

On June 29, 1968, Susan married Ronald Rietjens, with whom she shared a beautiful life filled with love...

Geralda "Jerry" R. Schaefer

Geralda "Jerry" R. Schaefer

Apr 19, 2025

Geralda “Jerry” R. Schaefer of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at AngelsGrace Hospice at the age of 97. She was born in Waterford on June 8, 1927 the daughter of Alfred and Matilda Rolfson. Jerry was a longtime member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. She married Wally, raised a family, and also worked for many years...

Kenneth "KT" L. Thomas

Kenneth "KT" L. Thomas

Apr 18, 2025

Kenneth “KT” L. Thomas of Waukesha passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 18, 2025 at age 85. He was born in Waukesha on June 25, 1939 the son of Evan and Deloras (nee Badinger) Thomas. KT worked for Jahnke & Jahnke Associates for many years. He was a lifelong Packer fan enjoyed watching other Wisconsin...

Linda A. Konsella

Linda A. Konsella

Apr 17, 2025

Linda A. Konsella of Waukesha passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the age of 74. She was born in Milwaukee on July 15, 1950 the only child of William and Ruth (nee Stevens) Elderbrook. Linda dedicated many years of her career to the State of Wisconsin retiring as the Section Manager of the Food Share Quality Control...